Michelle Grabner

Milwaukee, United States

Art Medium

Mixed Media Painting Textile & Fiber Art

Art Style

Abstract Found Objects Weaving

About the Artist

Michelle Grabner (born 1962) is an influential American artist whose practice encompasses painting, sculpture, and curatorial projects. Known for her exploration of domestic patterns and ordinary objects, Grabner often uses repetitive motifs like gingham or paper weaving as a foundational element for her abstract compositions. Her work deliberately blurs the boundaries between fine art and craft, elevating the mundane to the realm of high art through meticulous execution and conceptual rigor. Grabner’s extensive output and her significant roles as a professor, critic, and co-curator of major exhibitions underscore her profound engagement with contemporary art discourse and the re-evaluation of overlooked visual languages.

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